@article {54428,
	title = {Eagle Spirit Energy Project endorsed by First Nations from Alberta to B.C. North Coast},
	journal = {Canada NewsWire},
	year = {2015},
	month = {06/2015},
	publisher = {PR Newswire Association LLC},
	address = {Ottawa, ON},
	abstract = {Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Steve Courtoreille (of the Mikisew Cree First Nation) said "Eagle Spirit has put forward one of the best project proposals we have seen in terms of protecting the environment and involving First Nations as partners from the beginning." Chief Jim Boucher, an event keynote speaker (whose Fort McKay First Nation generates revenues approaching $1B annually), commented "There are challenges to working with big industry. The environment always comes first but there are ways to constructively work together to maximize revenue, education, training, business, and employment opportunities."

Ski-las (Jack White) who represented the elders commented, "We like the fact that the Eagle Spirit project put the environment first. Many of our elders are in need and we want our legacy to our children to offer something more that gives them opportunities." Youth representative Corey Wesley noted that "There are no opportunities for young people in our community. We want a better way of life with real jobs and business prospects so we too can offer our future kids more hope." Elected councilor and matriarch Mn{\textquoteright}gadn wii hayetsk (Helen Johnson) said "Eagle Spirit has widespread support in our community because it shows a real way forward for our members."},
	keywords = {environment, Fort McKay First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, traditional territory},
	url = {http://search.proquest.com/docview/1685006308},
	editor = {Maja Images, CNW Group}
}
